“He calls when he says he will. He doesn’t stand you up to go with his friends. He isn’t caught telling little lies. He wants to spend his time with you. He picks up the phone when you call. You can depend on him. He helps you with your problems. He doesn't disappear. He’s waiting to have sex. He isn’t pressuring you into sex. He’s good to his Mom and/ or kids. He’s good to your Mom.”

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